Ramp & Kale Pesto

Take advantage of ramp season while it lasts! These tender wild leeks are perfect in a pesto where their pungent, spicy flavor is mellowed with toasted walnuts, good extra virgin olive oil, and a tuscan kale. Say a big hello to spring -finally!- with these garlicky greens.

I use the bulbs and the leaves because I can’t bear to waste a bit of these precious wild alliums. Bonus: ramps are loaded with phytonutrients. High in vitamins A and E, vitamins essential to healthy teeth, bones and skin, ramps are also rich in minerals, including manganese, iron and chromium. All of these vitamins and minerals contribute to a strong immune system.